Papers, June 1864.

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Papers, June 1864.

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Letter of June 26, 1864 to Gen. Seth Williams noting criticism of the actions of the 2nd Corps on arrival at Petersburg, Virginia on June 15, 1864, clarifying what happened, and requesting an investigation; critical newspaper article enclosed by Hancock; June 28, 1864 draft of letter by Ulysses S. Grant to George G. Meade saying there was no need for an investigation because Grant had no complaints.

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